The students we teach are known as "digital natives." A term used by Marc Prensky to refer to children who are growing-up with technology all around them.
They are fluent in the digital language of computers, video games and the Internet. As teachers, we need to engage these students in learning by using tools that are familiar to them. This is our space to explore how to use various tools to make learning meaningful and FUN!!!
The students we teach are known as "digital natives." A term used by Marc Prensky to refer to children who are growing-up with technology all around them.
They are fluent in the digital language of computers, video games and the Internet. As teachers, we need to engage these students in learning by using tools that are familiar to them. This is our space to explore how to use various tools to make learning meaningful and FUN!!!
Click here to read Marc Prensky's article, Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants